Product Development and Implementation Senior Associate

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Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, GBR
In-Office
Mid level
Financial Services
The Role
The Product Development and Implementation Senior Associate supports product lifecycle management in investment services across UK and EMEA, coordinating launches, tracking progress, and ensuring operational readiness while collaborating with various teams.
Summary Generated by Built In

At Franklin Templeton, we believe success is built through powerful partnerships. As a forward thinking asset manager, we build dynamic relationships with clients, understand their goals, and navigate complex markets together. We leverage cutting edge strategies and deep insights to unlock opportunities for long term wealth creation. Our talented, global teams bring expertise that is both broad and unique.


From our welcoming, inclusive, and supportive culture to our globally diverse business, we offer opportunities not only to help you reach your potential, but also to contribute to our clients’ success.

About the department

The Product Development & Implementation team manages and evolves the UK and EMEA product range to support business growth and client outcomes. Working closely with Sales, Legal, Compliance, Operations and global product teams, the group ensures all product changes are delivered efficiently, compliantly and with strong governance. The team operates in a highly collaborative, fast paced environment, offering exposure to cross-regional projects, senior stakeholders and end-to-end product lifecycle management, enabling strong professional development and impact. In this role you’ll focus on coordinating product lifecycle activity and ensuring the effective implementation of product changes across the UK and EMEA

How You Will Add Value
  • Support product development initiatives across UK and EMEA.

  • Coordinate product lifecycle events, including launches and closures.

  • Partner with internal teams and providers to deliver implementations.

  • Ensure operational, regulatory and commercial readiness.

  • Track pipelines and monitor delivery progress.

  • Identify risks and escalate issues appropriately.

  • Prepare governance materials and stakeholder updates.

  • Support reporting, including Assessment of Value outputs.

  • Improve processes to enhance delivery efficiency.

What Will Help You Be Successful in This Role

Experience, Education & Certifications

  • Experience in investment management or financial services.

  • Exposure to product lifecycle or project delivery.

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Technical Skills

  • Knowledge of UK and European fund structures and regulations.

  • Understanding of product distribution frameworks.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.

  • Familiarity with project tools or Agile methodologies.

Soft Skills

  • Strong organisational and coordination skills.

  • Excellent stakeholder collaboration across regions.

  • High attention to detail and accuracy.

  • Ability to manage competing priorities.

  • Clear and confident communication skills.

  • Proactive, solutions-focused approach.
     

Work Schedule & Location

This role will be based in our Edinburgh office with the expectation of 4 days per week in the office.

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Franklin Templeton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and existing employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, or gender expression, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.


As part of our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, we welcome applicants with flexible working arrangements in their current roles or those seeking a flexible working pattern. We encourage you to communicate any preferences for flexible working so that we can consider this during our hiring process. Additionally, returners – individuals who have taken a break from work – are also encouraged to explore our job opportunities.


As a registered UK Disability Confident Committed Employer, we encourage you to disclose if you consider yourself to have a disability as part of your application. This information enables us to provide the necessary support and leverage your unique talents effectively.

Skills Required

  • Experience in investment management or financial services
  • Exposure to product lifecycle or project delivery
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • Knowledge of UK and European fund structures and regulations
  • Understanding of product distribution frameworks
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
  • Familiarity with project tools or Agile methodologies
  • Strong organisational and coordination skills
  • Excellent stakeholder collaboration across regions
  • High attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to manage competing priorities
  • Clear and confident communication skills
  • Proactive, solutions-focused approach

Franklin Templeton Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Franklin Templeton and has not been reviewed or approved by Franklin Templeton.

  • Retirement Support Retirement programs, including a notably strong 401(k) match and access to an employee stock purchase option, are positioned as key strengths. These features are described as meaningful contributors to total compensation.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Flexible work arrangements, paid volunteer time, and a defined paid parental leave minimum support strong work–life balance. Time-off breadth is frequently highlighted as a bright spot in the overall package.
  • Strong & Reliable Incentives A bonus structure that pays out regularly and a pay-for-performance philosophy add meaningful upside to cash compensation. Incentives can be particularly impactful in certain functions and levels.

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The Company
HQ: San Mateo, CA
11,198 Employees
Year Founded: 1947

What We Do

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